Social Security Offices in Providence, Rhode Island
Looking for a Social Security office in Providence? Below is the field office serving residents of Providence and surrounding communities in Rhode Island, with its hours, phone number and the nearest alternatives.
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Offices Serving Providence, RI
1 LocationTowns and ZIP codes closest to the Providence Social Security Office
SSA does not publish a service-area map and any field office can take a routine request. The lists below assign each ZIP code to its closest office by straight-line distance, so they show the office most people in each area would travel to, not an official jurisdiction.
Providence Social Security Office · One Empire Plaza
Closest office for 19 ZIP codes, including Cranston, Barrington, East Providence, Greenville, Harmony, Johnston. Full ZIP list →
SSA directions: Downtown Providence Take Exit 22 A-C for Downtown/Route 6 West/Terminal Rd. Follow signs for Downtown/Memorial Blvd, then turn right onto Westminster St. Continue to turn left onto Empire St. Ther e is metered parking and parking lots available.
Social Security office hours in Providence
The Providence Social Security Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays. SSA now asks visitors to schedule before coming in, and appointment holders are served first.
Nearest Social Security offices outside Providence
Straight-line distance from the Providence Social Security Office. Useful when the Providence office is closed on the day you need it or you live on the edge of the city.
- Pawtucket Social Security Office Pawtucket, RI · 4 mi
- Warwick Social Security Office Warwick, RI · 9.8 mi
- Attleboro Social Security Office Attleboro, MA · 11.2 mi
Helpful Social Security Guides for Providence Residents
Step-by-step guidance to prepare documents, reach a representative by phone, and handle benefits before visiting an office.
Frequently Asked Questions about SSA Offices in Providence
Answers built from the office records for Providence, RI.
Do I need an appointment to visit a Social Security office in Providence?
SSA asks visitors to schedule before coming in, and appointment holders are served first. Book through the SSA appointment questionnaire at ssa.gov, call the Providence Social Security Office at (877) 402-0808, or check whether your task (replacement card, benefit letter, address change) can be completed online with no visit.
Which areas does the Providence Social Security Office serve?
By straight-line distance it is the closest SSA office for 19 ZIP codes, including Cranston, Barrington, East Providence, Greenville, Harmony. SSA does not publish a fixed service-area map, and routine requests can be handled at any field office in Rhode Island.
What are the Social Security office hours in Providence, RI?
The Providence Social Security Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays. Hours come from the SSA office locator; confirm before travelling.
What is the next closest Social Security office outside Providence?
the Pawtucket Social Security Office in Pawtucket, RI (4 miles), the Warwick Social Security Office in Warwick, RI (9.8 miles), the Attleboro Social Security Office in Attleboro, MA (11.2 miles). Distances are straight-line from the Providence Social Security Office.
What is the fastest way to replace a Social Security card in Providence?
For most U.S. citizens the fastest route is the online request through a personal "my Social Security" account at ssa.gov; offices cannot print a card on the spot. If you must apply in person (for example after a legal name change or for a non-citizen record update), bring original or certified proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
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